Connolly, John. The Gates.
Simon & Schuster/Little Brown 2009 296p 24.00 978-1-4391-7263-6 ms/jr Samuel Johnson discovers that some of his neighbors are working for the Devil, who is planning a takeover of the Earth. The ensuing fantasy cum sci-fi adventure will leave young readers breathless and entertained. This book has everything for the fantasy lover ... humor, action, friendship, and a touch of science fiction. There are even footnotes (like the ones in the Bartameus series). It will appeal to students in grades 4-8 who like a good adventure story and are not put off by the presence of demons and Satan himself. The main character, Samuel, is very sympathetic, and his frequent complaint that adults don’t believe what young people tell them will hit the mark with readers. The author seems to indicate that this is the first in a series. Kennedy, Carol
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This book sound perfect for all the fantasy readers in middle school. Characters caught in life or death struggles, humor, and a cliffhanger makes this just the sort of read many middle school students could sink their teeth into. I want to read this one myself.
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